All Obituaries

Frank Paul Zamski Jr., age 77 of Dillonvale, passed away March 12, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital. He was born April 20, 1948, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to parents “Betty” Gertrude Elizabeth (Thoburn) and Frank Paul Zamski Sr. Frank was affectionately known as “Blub” to his family and friends. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1966 and was then drafted into the Army. Frank was extremely proud of his military service. He was a decorated Sergeant in the US Army ...

Donna Jean Barnhart, age 75 of Cadiz and Carmichaels, Pennsylvania, passed away February 21, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was born June 10, 1950, in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, to parents Mike and Betty (Miller) Morris. Donna graduated from Kent State University and worked for many years as the Clerk for the Village of Cadiz. She later retired as a 911 dispatcher in Waynesburg. Donna was Catholic in faith and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish ...

Edward Alan Dulkoski passed away on February 8, 2026. He was born July 21, 1955, in Martins Ferry Hospital to JoAnne Joyce Spasaro Dulkoski and Edward Dulkoski. And what a wonderful life he had. He was married to the love of his life, Glenda McCartney Dulkoski. They met as teenagers and have been together for 53 years, building a beautiful life together. They were married on August 2, 1980, and were blessed with two daughters, Kasey and Abbey. After years of being outnumbered, he welcomed a ...

John F. Kendziorski Sr., age 81 of Adena, passed away February 5, 2026, at Harrison Community Hospital. He was born October 18, 1944, in Adena, Ohio, to parents Joseph and Mary (Novak) Kendziorski. John graduated from Adena High School in 1963, and was a member of their basketball team. He then proudly served his country as a veteran of the US Army in the Vietnam War. John later joined the Adena American Legion Post 525. John went on to have a long career with Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel as ...

Dorothy M. Rauscher, age 94 of Adena, passed away January 27, 2026. She was born July 30, 1931, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to parents Lacko and Julia (Roscoe) Boskovich. Dorothy graduated from Martins Ferry High School in 1949. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a proud Granny. Dorothy was always social and loved being around other people. She was kind and willing to help others. She will be fondly remembered for her chicken soup and homemade lemon meringue pie. Dorothy enjoyed ...

Helen Virchie Rutan, 91, of Harrisville, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Trinity Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born March 8, 1934, in Moundsville, WV, the only child of Lester J. and Mary Miller Cain. She graduated from Moundsville High School and soon married her high school sweetheart, Martin G. Rutan on October 10, 1953. They were married for 62 years until Martin’s passing in 2015. Helen was a member of the Harrisville Methodist ...

On the morning of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Samuel Daren Babb passed away peacefully in the company of his wife. Samuel was 61 years old. Samuel was born on March 20, 1964, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was the son of Samuel Elwood Babb and Grace Elizabeth Utter. Samuel worked in the HVAC industry for several years after his US Navy deployment on the USS Midway and USS Towers. He later established his own HVAC business S&K Services along with his wife Karin Myers Babb. Samuel was ...

Robert Vincent “Bob” Ruckman, age 59, passed away January 9, 2026, at the Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus. He was born September 26, 1966, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to parents Orven Vincent and Donna Lee (Hayes) Ruckman. Bob loved music and playing the guitar. He also enjoyed the outdoors. Bob is survived by his son Vince (Misty) Miller, his daughter Chalsey (Christopher Blake) Miller, his 13 grandchildren, his sister Melissa (Timmy) Jones and his brother Orven Ruckman, as ...

Robert Anthony Binger, age 47 of Adena, passed away January 7, 2026, at his home. He was born May 20, 1978, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to parents Walter G. and Elsie K. (McGlaughlin) Binger. Bob graduated from Buckeye Local High School in 1997. He worked for several years as the security managing supervisor for Wheeling Island Casino. Bob was Catholic in faith and grew up in St. Casmir’s Parish. He truly enjoyed the peacefulness of being in the great outdoors, especially when he was ...

Naomi Louise Dickerson, age 90 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away January 4, 2026, at Belmont Manor, surrounded by her family. She was born October 24, 1935, in Mt. Pleasant, to parents Albert and Dora (Watkinson) Murray. Naomi graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1953, and became active in their alumni association. She was also an active member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church, where she played the piano for many years and was a Sunday school teacher. Naomi worked as a bookkeeper for ...